10 Muscle Cars That Proved Smaller Could Still Mean Mean

1. 1964 Pontiac GTO

The 1964 Pontiac GTO, often hailed as the first true muscle car, was introduced as an option package on the mid-sized Pontiac Tempest LeMans. This package featured a 389 cubic-inch V8 engine, delivering 325 horsepower. Its performance legacy is underscored by its acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 15.8 seconds at 93 mph. The GTO’s success was evident with 32,450 units sold in its inaugural year. (gm.com)